AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, DC on Wednesday to be greeted by President Donald Trump in a rare planeside ceremony. Their top officials had previously agreed to extend a trade truce until January 10th. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension during a Fox News interview, stating that the deal could provide more time for discussions at upcoming international summits in China and Florida.
The three-day visit for Xi is expected to be more focused on ceremonies and appearances rather than substantive talks. At Joint Base Andrews, a red carpet was laid out for Xi's plane, and a 21-person honor guard welcomed him along with his wife, Peng Liyuan. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted the couple with handshakes as they stepped off the plane.
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